Teja Sajja's recent film, Mirai, has garnered praise from actor Allu Arjun, who lauded the film's technical aspects and the team's dedication. Arjun specifically commended the film's "technical brilliance," highlighting the efforts of the CG teams, art direction, music mixing, and Gowra Hari's music. He also acknowledged director Karthik Gattamneni's cinematic vision, calling him a "new-age commercial director".
Allu Arjun shared his appreciation in a note on X, congratulating the entire Mirai team for crafting the film with "passion and conviction". He expressed respect for Teja Sajja's hard work and dedication and praised Manchu Manoj's performance, along with the contributions of Ritika Nayak and Shriya Saran.
Mirai, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, is a Telugu fantasy action-adventure film that blends mythology with modern superhero storytelling. The story revolves around a warrior entrusted with protecting nine sacred scriptures that can grant godhood. The film is set in the era of Emperor Ashoka and has ties to Lord Ram. Mirai stars Teja Sajja as Vedha Prajapati, Manchu Manoj as Mahabir Lama, Shriya Saran as Ambika Prajapati, and Ritika Nayak as Vibha.
The film has been a box office success, earning praise for its visuals and action sequences. Made on a budget of ₹50 crore, Mirai has grossed over ₹124 crore worldwide in 11 days. In India, the film has collected ₹82.58 crore net in 12 days.
Despite mixed critical reception, Mirai's box office performance and word-of-mouth have kept it afloat. Some critics felt the film's storytelling was emotionally distant, while others praised its visuals and blend of mythology and history. Sumit Kadel, a film trade analyst, noted that while the film has shortcomings, its writing, VFX, and performances overshadow these flaws.
Teja Sajja responded to Allu Arjun's praise with a heartfelt tweet, expressing gratitude for the "ICONIC moment". The production house, People Media Factory, also acknowledged Allu Arjun's words, expressing their elation.
Mirai has achieved significant success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025. The film's success is attributed to its blend of mythology, history, fantasy, and visuals. Karthik Gattamneni's cinematography and Gowra Hari's score have also been commended.
